featured How should stroke patients with cognitive dysfunction undergo rehabilitation?
Poststroke cognitive impairment is a clinical syndrome characterized by cognitive impairment that occurs after a stroke event and persists up to 6 months after the event. According to the severity...
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What does a stroke feel like? After, and ministrokes
Understanding Stroke Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death among U.S. adults, according to the National Stroke Association. It is also the leading cause of disability. However, because many people are unaware of the symptoms of stroke, they may ignore them and delay treatment. An adult's heart beats an average of 100,000 times a day. With each beat, the heart pumps...
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
What is a TENS unit, and does it work? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices work by generating tiny electrical impulses through electrodes that have adhesive pads that attach them...
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How to Fix Foot Drop: Understanding the Steps Toward Recovery
To understand how to address foot drop and promote recovery, it is important to first understand the various causes and symptoms of foot drop. Foot drop refers to the inability...
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Everything you need to know about spasticity
Spasticity Spasticity is a condition in which muscles stiffen or tighten, preventing normal, smooth movement. The muscles are constantly contracted and cannot be stretched, thus affecting movement, speech, and gait....
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Hemiplegia vs Hemiparesis | Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
What are hemiplegia and hemiparesis? Hemiparesis Definition The word "hemi" in hemiplegia indicates that it occurs on one half of the body—the left or right side. Hemiplegia is a weakness...
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What is Cerebral Palsy? | Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move, maintain balance, and maintain posture. CP is the most common movement...
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